I met Patricia, one of my online friends from Brazil, through Instagram. As we further interacted, we found that she was totally ignorant

It is a very small and one of the most neglected parts of Dhaka; not only neglected but also hated. Most people refuse to go there if not

The Brazilian novelist Paulo Coelho also worked as a lyricist, theatre director, actor and journalist. Born in the city of Rio de Janeiro,

The record number of dengue cases that has been reported in the last nine months. This is also the highest in nine years believes the Directorate

Hypochondria, also known as Hypochondriasis, Health Anxiety or Illness Anxiety, is best described as the obsessive, irrational fear of

The Martian world, a rogue state with no electorally approved leader, has just sent us its message. They don't want anything to do with us. In fact, they think the universe is better off without us.

Imagine a platform where young artists, scientists, social media specialists and thinkers get together to unleash the potentials of

Nafeez Al Amin is a drummer – or rather an artist with a flair for rhythm – as he would explain. Believing it to be art, Nafeez is known

Throughout this year Bangladesh has been in a spell of targeted killings and assassinations, one after the other, has shocked its people

Jhalakathi Sadar Upazila, Swarupkathi and Banaripara Upazila in Pirozpur are famous for Guavas also known as Bengal's Apples.

The spotlight published last week (October 2, 2015) in the Star Weekend was a great read. The stories of the late night workers were

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“The story of life is quicker than the wink of an eye, the story of love is hello and goodbye...until we meet again”

Cinema as an art form has gone through a fair amount of progress throughout the years in our country- starting from the cinema movement back in the mid-60's, to the current time where Bangladeshi cinema has managed to create quite a buzz in foreign film festivals.

Fine leather products from Bangladesh are admired in the luxury markets throughout the world. However, these leathers are manufactured

Why did Emperor Aurangzeb deem his Viceroy in Bengal, Mir Jumla, as dangerous? So much so, it had been speculated that Aurangzeb

For artists and creators, night time is the best time to think, imagine and design. This is true for musicians, writers, chefs in many Old Dhaka restaurants and also graphic designers.

Last week I along with my friends went to Star Cineplex in Bashundhara City mall to watch a movie. We sat beside a group of young students who were quite loud from the very beginning.

Was one of the greatest leaders of the Indian independence movement. He propagated the philosophy of non-violence to fight against the imperialist British Raj by calling Indians to engage in civil disobedience without taking up arms to meet their demand for independence.

It's a day that celebrates the joy of all backpackers; lone travellers, group travellers, adventure lovers or whoever wants to be the part of one of the biggest global movements - travelling! It's a day that rejoices the success of the tourism industry, which every year generates trillions of dollars around the globe.